These classes are designed for all, however fit or supple and
for every type of birth.
The yoga helps pregnant women gain confidence in their
bodies, easing discomforts, letting go of tensions and tuning
into babies.
Through regular practice women learn to breathe into the
yoga postures, which is relaxing as well as preparing for
effective breathing during labour.
Pregnant women get to know each other well in this context
and at any one time there are women due before and after each
other.
Women can share experiences, exchange coping strategies
and develop ideas for choices around birth and
motherhood.
I'm not flexible and the yoga was difficult for me, but it
was fun really and made me feel less of an inactive lump.
When it came to the birth it all made more sense because
the deep breathing I had practiced so many times got me
through.
Maddy
Pregnancy yoga was a gentle and relaxing opportunity to
stretch and concentrate on my body and the baby. The
positions helped with my back problems and also helped to
orientate me to the changes in my body as my baby grew.
The yoga was also really helpful in bonding with the
other women in the class. Some experiences were done in
pairs, providing a way for us to get to know each other at
first without having to talk.
Celia
Active Birth Yoga takes place on Mondays
from 6.15-8pm.
It starts from about 24 weeks in pregnancy and continues
weekly until your baby's birth.
You pay in blocks of six
weeks and then for each class nearer your due date.
Jessica's courses:
• Active Birth Yoga
• Couples' Courses for Birth and Parenting
• Postnatal Groups
• Extras: Refresher classes and extra support
By signing up to Jessica's courses you are booking
yourself in for a complete package: Active Birth Yoga,
Couples and Postnatal.
I loved the weekly yoga classes. It was a special time each
week to fully focus on my body and my unborn baby.
It was good to learn positions and breathing techniques
that relaxed and soothed my body and helped me feel
connected to my baby.
I also loved the tea drinking and
chats each week.
Claire
